lighter fluid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lighter fluid
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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“Throw a little lighter fluid on the fire if you wish,” he said.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2023
The problem is that it's tempting to use way too much lighter fluid, resulting in over-the-top flames that could result in a major accident and a call to the fire department.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022
I don’t like dealing with lighter fluid, and buying lighters only to toss them out later is a waste.
From Fox News • Mar. 24, 2022
“Before the pandemic there was a huge need for mental health services and people were struggling to access services, but the pandemic has poured lighter fluid on our mental health challenges,” Wiener said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2022
She sits by her fancy swimming pool and hears only her Sony Walkman, her cordless phone, her big, important husband asking her why they have charcoal and no lighter fluid.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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